Geocaching in the Novohradské and Doudlebské Regions

This route will lead you across all the major peaks of the Soběnov Highlands. The name “Slepičí hory” (Chicken Mountains) comes from the highest peak, Kohout (Rooster, 871 m). And where there’s a rooster, there should also be a hen — so the second-highest peak, officially Vysoký kámen (867 m), is called Slepice (Hen). And where there’s a rooster and hen, there should be a chick — so the third peak, officially Velký kámen (763 m), is popularly called Kuře (Chick).

Our trail, which is 16.1 km long, will také you to all three of these peaks. The recommended starting point is the settlement of Klení near Benešov nad Černou. However, you could also start in the village of Besednice or Soběnov. Our brochure describes the route starting and ending in Klení.

We recommend completing it on foot only, given the terrain; a stroller won’t work here. The trail is demanding and will také at least half a day — though, of course, it depends on how long it takes you to find the three caches.

The caches are located here:

Under the Slepice peak, on the southern slope, local enthusiasts have built a stone pyramid topped with a metal cross crafted by a local blacksmith. Not only does this spot offer beautiful views of the Novohradské Mountains, but it also hides the first cache.

The second cache is hidden among the rocks at the summit of Kohout.

On the way from Kohout to Kuře, you’ll pass a spring with a small religious picture and cross. This spot is key, as among the stones near the spring is where the third and final cache is hidden.